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Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

CourseOfferingsandDescriptions

20142015

High Schools Cy-Fair High School 22602 Hempstead Hwy. Houston, TX 77429

281.897.4600 Cypress Creek High School 9815 Grant Rd. Houston, TX 77070

281.897.4200 Cypress Falls High School 9811 Huffmeister Rd. Houston, TX 77095

281.856.1000 Cypress Lakes High School 5750 Greenhouse Rd. Katy, TX 77449

281.856.3800 Cypress Ranch High School 10700 Fry Rd. Cypress, TX 77433

281.373.2300 Cypress Ridge High School 7900 N. Eldridge Parkway Houston, TX 77041

281.807.8000

Cypress Springs High School 7909 Fry Rd. Cypress, TX 77433

281.345.3000 Cypress Woods High School 13550 Woods Spillane Blvd. Cypress, TX 77429

281.213.1800 Jersey Village High School 7600 Solomon St. Houston, TX 77040

713.896.3400 Langham Creek High School 17610 F.M. Rd. 529 Houston, TX 77095

281.463.5400 Windfern High School 12630 Windfern Rd. Houston, TX 77064

281.807.8684

2014-2015 High School Course Offerings

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. Page 1

General Registration Information High schools in Cypress-Fairbanks operate on a semester system (seven classes per day). One year's work will provide one Carnegie credit in each course or a maximum total of seven credits per regular school year. Additional credits may be earned in summer school, correspondence, credit-by-exam, or college courses taken for dual credit.

New Students

A senior high school student new to the school district should report to the registrars office with the following documents.

1. A birth certificate

2. Immunization records as follows: A validated document of immunization, which has been issued by a public health clinic or one signed by a licensed physician*, must include the following.

Polio 3 doses if last dose is on or after 4th birthday OR

4 doses if 3rd dose is prior to 4th birthday

DTP/DtaP Children 7 years of age and older 3 doses; last dose must be after the 4th birthday; booster every 5 years

TDAP booster 1 dose for 7th - 12th graders; booster needed every 5 years

MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) 2 doses; 1

st dose on or after the 1st birthday

Hepatitis B 3 doses

Varicella (Chicken Pox)

1 dose or parent/physician statement of chicken pox illness OR 2 doses if 1st was given at /after age 13 OR 2 doses for 7th 12th graders

Meningococcal 1 dose for 7th 12th grade entry Proof of DT booster and/or second measles vaccine must be presented to the school nurse at the beginning of the

semester in which they are due. Parents and students will be notified when vaccines are due. *Immunization records from a previous school are also acceptable. Please note: Immunization requirements differ for younger children. Parents of elementary school-age children

should consult with the elementary school nurse.

3. A copy of his/her academic record from the previous school

4. A copy of his/her STAAR Confidential Student Report for the most recent test administration (students enrolling from another Texas school)

5. Social Security number

6. Proof of residency in the district (lease agreement, proof of home ownership, etc.)

Returning Students

Students who have already registered but must have a schedule change due to the situations listed below must call the school office no later than August 1 to make an appointment to discuss a change due to

attendance in summer school; completion of a correspondence course; or failure to complete the prerequisites for a new course.



Course Offerings

Pages 15-27 list all the high school course offerings with grade placement, credit(s), prerequisites, and some brief information on each course. This bulletin serves as an overview of students' requirements for graduation including course descriptions. This bulletin also outlines procedures for changing courses and possible consequences of changes. A wide variety of electives are found among the courses offered. Career and Technical skills preparation courses are offered to junior and senior students who are at least 16 years old. These courses are two to three hours daily with all or part of the instruction given on campus. Students participating in courses which involve off-campus instruction (practicums) must provide their own transportation.

Special Education

Students experiencing difficulties in school may be referred for services in special education. Before a student can receive special education and/or related services for the first time, an initial evaluation must be conducted. Decisions regarding the provision of special education services are made by an Individual Education Plan (IEP) committee. If a student is determined to be eligible for services in accordance with the Texas Education Agency guidelines, an individualized education plan is developed. Instruction that is designed to meet a student's unique educational needs may be provided in a variety of settings. Instructional settings may include (a) general education classroom with accommodations, (b) general education classroom with support, (c) resource classroom, (d) self-contained classroom, or (e) a separate campus. Related services necessary for the student to benefit from special education may also be provided.

Grade Classification Standards Class of 2015 and Beyond

Grade Criteria for Students Entering 9th Grade Beginning 2011-12 9th Promotion from middle school 10th 1 year of attendance and 5 credits, including English I and Algebra I 11th 2 years of attendance and 11 credits 12th 3 years of attendance and 17 credits or early graduation plan

Course Selection and Request for Changes

Students will select courses for the next school year during the spring semester. Factors to be considered in selecting courses are the

requirements for graduation; significance of the course to the student's overall program and educational/career goals; purpose of the course; or possible prerequisite(s) for other courses.

A decision of this nature should be considered with parental aid. All requests for changes must be submitted in writing by the last day of the spring semester. The following guidelines will be used in honoring changes/requests made after that date. 1. Changes will be made during the first three weeks (first 15 days) of a semester for the following reasons. The student

does not meet prerequisite(s) for the course; does not meet grade placement requirement of the course; already has credit in the course; is placed in an inappropriate level; or has not met requirement for K-level, AP, or HORIZONS placement.

2. After consultation with the teacher, students may withdraw from band, dance, JROTC, or athletics at any time, but in each case, they will be assigned to a regular physical education class.

3. No schedule changes are allowed after the third week (first 15 days) of each semester.



Consequences of Changes

If a student withdraws from a course during the first three weeks of either semester for the reasons listed on page 2, the course will not be shown on the student's record. Students withdrawing from a course after the first three weeks will receive no credit for the course. The students record will show a WD for the semester in which the withdrawal is made. The course will count as one attempted with no credit or grade points allowed. This course will also be calculated in the grade point average and affect class rank.

K (Accelerated) and Advanced Placement Courses

K-level (accelerated level) courses are offered in English, mathematics, science, foreign language, College Preparatory Strategies*, social studies, gifted/talented education, and computer science. Advanced Placement (AP) courses, which prepare students to take College Board exams to earn college credit, are available for students who desire to participate in a rigorous, challenging curriculum. To encourage enrollment in upper-level courses, the district allows students in some third and fourth courses in a sequence to elect to take the course on a pass/fail basis. HORIZONS is the name of the program for students identified as gifted/talented. The courses are designed to meet the unique needs of gifted students in CFISD. Parents may refer their children to be tested for the gifted program annually through the Open Referral Period beginning October 1 and ending the last school day in November. If you need more information about gifted students and the gifted program, please visit the HORIZONS website and view the PDF, Should I Refer My Child? Parents who feel that their child is demonstrating characteristics of gifted behavior would need to contact the director of instruction at the campus during the Open Referral Period to refer students for testing. *For ninth graders entering high school in 2013 (Class of 2017) and beyond, this course will only be offered for local credit.



Advanced High School Courses Offered in CFISD High Schools

English

English I K or HORIZONS English II K or HORIZONS English III K, AP, or HORIZONS English IV K, AP, or HORIZONS Debate III K* Independent Study in Speech-Debate IV K* Journalism III K* College Prep K or HORIZONS**

Mathematics

Geometry K or HORIZONS Algebra II K or HORIZONS College Algebra K or HORIZONS Pre-Calculus K or HORIZONS Calculus AP AB or HORIZONS Calculus AP BC or HORIZONS Statistics AP or HORIZONS Advanced Quantitative Reasoning K

Social Studies

World History K, AP, or HORIZONS World Geography K or HORIZONS World Area Studies K or HORIZONS Psychology AP or HORIZONS United States History K, AP, or HORIZONS European History AP or HORIZONS Human Geography AP or HORIZONS Government K, AP, or HORIZONS Economics K or HORIZONS Macro Economics AP or HORIZONS Micro Economics AP or HORIZONS Comparative Government and Politics AP or HORIZONS

Science

Biology K or HORIZONS Biology AP or HORIZONS Chemistry K or HORIZONS Chemistry AP or HORIZONS Physics K or HORIZONS AP Physics I or HORIZONS AP Physics C or HORIZONS Environmental Science AP or HORIZONS Anatomy and Physiology K Earth and Space Science K or HORIZONS Engineering Design & Problem Solving K

Languages Other Than

English

Spanish III K Spanish IV-V K or AP Spanish VI K Spanish for Native Speakers III K Spanish for Native Speakers IV AP French III K French IV AP French V K French VI K German III K German IV AP German V K German VI K Latin III K Latin IV AP Latin V K Latin VI K

Computer Science and CTE

Computer Programming K Computer Science AP Advanced Computer Science K* Computer ScienceProblems/Solutions K* Internetworking Technologies I K Internetworking Technologies II K Money Matters K

Fine Arts

AP Art Drawing AP Art 2D AP Art 3D AP Art Photography AP Art Digital Art and Media AP Art History AP Music Theory

* For ninth graders entering high school in 2014 (Class of 2018) and beyond, these courses will no longer be offered for K-level credit.

** For ninth graders entering high school in 2013 (Class of 2017) and beyond, this course will only be offered for local credit.



Advanced Classes Entry/Exit Criteria K-level classes have a more rigorous and in-depth content focus than L-level classes. Classes often move at a faster pace, include different types of assignments, and require additional outside reading. These classes are designed to challenge students beyond grade-level academic courses and prepare them for success in future advanced coursework. Students may require additional encouragement and support from both family and campus staff to be successful in advanced classes. Students enrolled in advanced classes in English, math, science, or social studies should have an interest in and an aptitude for the subject. Advanced Classes Entry/Exit Criteria* Eligibility for Entry into K-level or Advanced Placement (AP) Classes for Grades 9-10

Ninth or 10th graders who were scheduled in Level-1 / K-level courses the previous year will be able to continue in the K-level course sequence if they maintained a 75+ average for the second semester.

1. Students must earn a grade of 85+ yearly average in the previous on-level / L-level class in the same subject; or 2. Students must score Level III Advanced on STAAR Reading (9th graders) or Level III-Advanced on the English I

EOC (10th graders) to be eligible for K-level English and/or Social Studies or must score Level III Advanced on STAAR Math (9th graders) or Level III-Advanced on the Algebra I EOC (10th graders) to be eligible for K-level Math and/or Science; and

3. Students must have parent permission to take a K-level or AP class. Eligibility for Entry into K-level or Advanced Placement (AP) Classes for Grades 11-12

1. Students must earn a grade of A, B, or C in the previous K-level or L-level class in the same subject area. 2. Students must have parent permission to enroll in a K-level or AP class. 3. Eleventh and 12th graders who were scheduled in K-level courses the previous year will be able to continue in the

K-level course sequence if they maintained a 75+ average for the second semester. Removal from K-level or AP Class

1. Students who receive a D average for the semester will be removed from the K-level class and placed in an appropriate L-level class for the following semester, if an L-level class is available. Students who receive a D average for the semester will be removed from the AP class and placed in the appropriate L-level class for the following semester, if an L-level class is available. A D average does not meet the entry criteria for a K-level class. No grade adjustments are made to semester averages.

2. If a student makes an F for any grading period, he/she will be placed in an appropriate L-level class for the remainder of the school year.

3. A student making below an 80 average at the end of the third week of a grading period in a K-level class may, upon his/her request and parent approval, be placed in an appropriate L-level class for the remainder of the school year. A student making below an 80 average at the end of the third week of the grading period in an AP class may, upon his/her request and parent approval, be placed in either a K-level or L-level for the remainder of the school year. The student must meet entry requirements specific to his/her grade level to qualify for placement in K-level (85+ for 9th and 10th graders and 75+ for 11th and 12th graders). No grade adjustments are made when a student drops from an AP class to a K-level class.

4. A student may, upon his/her request and with parent approval, transfer from a K-level or AP class to an appropriate L-level or K-level class at the end of any grading period.

*The K-level entry/exit criteria apply to all HORIZONS students in HORIZONS/K-level cluster classes. Grade Adjustments

When a student changes from a K-level to an L-level course, grade adjustment points will be added to the students current three-week average (during any grading period) or final average in the first, second, fourth, and fifth grading periods only. No adjustment will be made in grades earned in previous grading periods, nor will adjustments be made in semester averages. Adjustments will not be made to a failing grade that would make that grade higher than 69. A detailed explanation of the K- to L-level grade adjustments is available through the counselors office.

Please note: Grade adjustments will not be made to grades of B or higher.



Other Learning Opportunities High school counselors can provide information, answer questions, and in some instances, help students enroll in courses outside the regular school day. The following options are available to Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. students. Credit-by-Exam without Prior Instruction (Original Credit)

In accordance with the Texas Education Code, Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. will administer examinations for specified courses to eligible students. Credit-by-exam will serve primarily as the vehicle for students to be given credit for a course they have not yet taken formally. The passing standard is a grade of 80+. The passing grade and credit earned (L-level) on the credit-by-exam will be placed on the students transcript and used in GPA and class rank calculations. Students wishing to exercise this option should see their counselor for an application. The exams are scheduled periodically throughout the school year. Credit-by-Exam with Prior Instruction

Students who have engaged in study in a curriculum that cannot be matched exactly with required TEKS of a course may consider credit-by-exam. These students may have studied in a foreign country, a non-accredited school, home school, or want credit for summer enrichment courses both in and out of state. The passing standard is a grade of 70+. The passing grade and credit earned (L-level) on the credit-by-exam will be placed on the students transcript and used in GPA and class rank calculations. A fee of $30.00 is charged for each credit-by-exam with prior instruction. For more information, see your counselor. Students may not take credit-by-exam during the semester they are enrolled in the same course.

Articulation Agreements

The Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District and area community colleges, including North Harris Montgomery Community College District and Houston Community College System, have entered into agreements to award credit for specified course work in high school. Students who successfully complete designated high school courses, meet certain college requirements, including grade average, and enroll in a specified program, receive college hours or advanced standing. This allows students the opportunity to take higher-level courses on the college level. A current list of approved courses is available in the counselors office.

Summer School

Original credit and make-up credit courses are offered each summer. Students meeting certain criteria may take some courses for original credit prior to the year that the course is required. Courses are offered in English, speech, math, science, social studies, physical education, health, career and technology, and art. All summer school courses, whether taken in or out-of-district, will earn L-level grade points only. (See summer school brochure for more information.) On-line Courses / Texas Virtual School Network

The Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN) offers on-line courses for students in grades 9-12. On-line courses selected by a CFISD student must be consistent with the students high school graduation plan and must meet standards that are of equivalent rigor as the districts standards for the same course provided in a traditional classroom setting. Any student interested in participating in a TxVSN course should contact his/her counselor. The high school counselor registers and approves all on-line student course enrollments.



High School Course Work Dual High School/College Credit

Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. and Lone Star College have entered into an agreement allowing students, who meet specified criteria, to earn both high school credit and college credit for specific high school courses. Please see your counselor for dual credit eligibility requirements and course availability.

College Course Work Dual High School/College Credit

A high school student may earn dual credit toward high school graduation and college credit through successful completion of approved college courses. A student will be awarded credit toward graduation only if he/she obtains prior approval from the appropriate district personnel (or is enrolled in a college course on the high school campus specifically identified as dual credit, see paragraph above). A student who meets the following criteria is eligible to apply for the opportunity to earn high school credit through a college course:

1. The student must have completed his/her sophomore year in high school. 2. The student must have an overall average for all courses of at least 80, or the student must have an average of at

least 80 in the last course taken in the general subject-area of the college-level course. 3. The student must have successfully completed prerequisite courses as identified by district guidelines. 4. The student must meet state exemption criteria or have acceptable scores on college placement exam(s). 5. The student must have completed or updated an application, submitted a transcript, and received prior approval

from the high school counselor. 6. The student must have received approval for college admission through the exceptional admissions process,

completing all enrollment paperwork required by the college. Specific requirements and procedures are available in the counselors office. Note:

Students are responsible for required fees. Students may take only two college courses per semester. Students wanting to take an additional course must

make a special request. Maximum course load for a part-time student is 11 hours per semester. Advanced Courses on a Pass/Fail Basis

Students in grades eleven and twelve are eligible to earn up to two credits on a pass/fail basis, one as a junior and one as a senior. Any student who wishes to take courses in addition to the 26 required for graduation with a Recommended High School Program or the 22 credits required to accomplish the Minimum High School Program may take such courses on a pass/fail basis. Only certain courses, as designated by district policy, can be taken as pass/fail. The student must declare intent to take such a course on a pass/fail basis within the first 15 days of the semester. Students who have a grade average of 70 or above in such courses shall be awarded credit. Rather than a numerical grade, a P will be recorded on the transcript. Conversely, an F will be recorded on the transcripts of students who earn a numerical average of less than 70. These courses shall be excluded in the computation of grade point averages. The purpose of the option is to encourage students to take advanced courses in addition to the total number of credits required for graduation. Students must meet eligibility requirements, including grade level and grades earned in previous courses, and receive approval from parents, counselor, and instructor. Because requirements and courses approved for pass/fail may change from year to year, students should consult with their counselor and/or content-area teacher prior to registration to determine their eligibility to participate in the pass/fail program. Students who take a course under the pass/fail option must complete all assigned work and take the TEKS/benchmark exam and final exam of the course unless they are exempt from the final exam due to the current exemption policy. The students academic performance in a pass/fail course will affect his/her eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities. Correspondence Courses

A high school student may earn two credits toward graduation through correspondence courses. A student will be awarded credit toward graduation only if he obtains approval from the grade-level counselor prior to course enrollment. All grades earned will be entered on the transcript and included in the grade point average.



The students eligibility for enrollment in a correspondence course is based upon the following criteria:

1. The student must have successfully completed one semester in the ninth grade. 2. The student must have an overall average for all courses taken in high school of at least 75. 3. The student must have at least a 75 average in a previous similar course. 4. The student must have successfully completed prerequisite courses as identified by district guidelines. 5. The student must not be enrolled in another correspondence course. 6. All course work and the final examination must be completed and the grade reported to the counselor before the

sixteenth week of the fall semester of the senior year in order for the grade to be posted for graduation purposes. 7. The Texas Education Agency only recognizes courses from the University of Texas at Austin and Texas Tech

University.

Correspondence course grades must be received by the counselor or registrar before the beginning of the sixteenth week of the fall semester of a students senior year, or the student shall be enrolled in the course for the spring at the high school the student is attending or in night school. If the senior is enrolled in a correspondence course in the fall semester and does not complete it before the sixteenth week, the course will be recorded on the students transcript as a WD. If a student does not complete a correspondence course by the designated deadline, the course shall be recorded on the students transcript as a WD a course attempted-withdrawn/dropped. That is, the course shall count as one attempted with no credit earned and zero grade points allowed. This course shall also be calculated in the grade point average and shall negatively affect class rank. Students planning to participate in graduation in the summer must sign up for a correspondence course no later than March 1 and must have received all correspondence grades no later than July 1. Early Graduation

Students may graduate early, subject to the following conditions.

1. Students must complete a Declaration of Intent to Graduate Early form, a document signed by the parent and submitted to the counselor no later than the semester before the intended graduation date. The counselor will review the plan, sign, and forward the plan to the high school registrar.

2. Early graduation options include the following:

the June of the third complete year of high school (36 consecutive months) the summer after the third complete year of high school (38 consecutive months) the December of the fourth complete year of high school (43 consecutive months); students choosing this

option may participate in the June graduation ceremony

Grade point averages for these mid-term graduates will be treated in the same manner as June graduates in so far as class rank and class honors are concerned.

Windfern High School

Windfern High School, CFISDs Campus of Choice, is a fully accredited high school with the standard requirements for earning the Minimum or Recommended diplomas. WHS serves eleventh and twelfth graders who apply for admission from the districts traditional high schools. Students must be recommended by their home campus assistant principal and counselor and must write a statement of why they want to attend Windfern and what they are willing to do to ensure their success. Students who attend Windfern: Credit-deficient students who wish to rectify their graduation plan Credit-accelerated students who seek to expedite their coursework, graduating in three or three and a half years Windfern offers teacher-guided traditional instruction in small-size classes as well as non-traditional credit-earning options (i.e., Digital Learning Program interactive computer-based instruction, credit-by-exam). Students attend 105-minute classes in nine-week semesters. Graduations are held in December and June. For more information: www.cfisd.net /campuses/Windfern High School of Choice.



Class Ranking * Beginning with courses taken between the eighth and ninth grade, all high school courses, including correspondence, night school, college courses taken for dual credit, credit-by-exam, and summer school, are averaged in the class rank with the exception of student assistance, local credit, and courses taken under the pass/fail option. High school courses taken by seventh or eighth-grade students and completed by the end of the eighth-grade year will not count in class rank with the exceptions of Geometry, Biology, and the third or higher levels of a foreign language. Rank will be determined by grade point averages (G.P.A.) of the students. Estimated class rankings are to be determined at the end of the junior year and the first semester of the senior year for the express purpose of college entrance requirements. Another ranking shall be performed at the end of the fifth grading period to identify summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude graduates. No valedictorian or salutatorian will be officially recognized at graduation. Honor Graduate Designation

At graduation ceremonies, graduates will be recognized in the following categories: summa cum laude (6.5 G.P.A.), magna cum laude (6.25 G.P.A.), and cum laude (6.0 G.P.A.). A final calculation of G.P.A. and class rank is determined at the end of the senior year and will be reflected on the final transcript which is sent to colleges. Grading Scale

CFISD uses a weighted 6.0 grading scale. Grade points are allocated for a course of study based on the designation of the course as indicated in the chart below.

GRADE

LEVEL OR COURSE

K, AP, and HORIZONS

Levels L-Level

(on level)

Below Level Adaptive Behavior,

ICS-M, NAC, Resource

Life Skills

A (90-100) 7 grade points 6 grade points 5 grade points 4 grade points B (80-89) 6 grade points 5 grade points 4 grade points 3 grade points C (75-79) 5 grade points 4 grade points 3 grade points 2 grade points D (70-74) 4 grade points 3 grade points 2 grade points 1 grade points F (below 70) 0 grade points 0 grade points 0 grade points 0 grade points

The semester grades are computed by allocating a weight of 2/7 for each grading period average and 1/7 for a semester exam. A student will receive credit for each semester passed. If the course is a two-semester sequence and the student passes the second semester after having failed the first, he/she may receive the credit for both semesters if the yearly average is passing (70+).

Four mathematics and four science courses will be included in a students GPA calculation. If a student takes Algebra I in 8th-grade and takes four math courses in grades 9-12, the four math courses taken in high school will be included in the students GPA. But, if a student takes Algebra I in 8th-grade and only takes three math courses in grades 9-12, the Algebra I course will be included in the students GPA calculation. Algebra I taken at any time will carry L-level grade points. Participation in Commencement

To be eligible to participate in commencement exercises, a student must meet state graduation requirements by earning a minimum of 22 credits in designated courses and pass all required state assessments (see p. 17).



Notes Page



Graduation Requirements for the Classes of 2015, 2016, and 2017

Students who enter the ninth grade in the fall 2011, 2012, and 2013 must enroll in courses necessary to complete the Recommended High School Program or the Distinguished Achievement Program unless the student, parent, and a school counselor agree that the student should be permitted to take courses under the Minimum High School Program. Students should study the table below which outlines requirements for the Recommended High School Program and the Minimum High School Program. Then, using the list of course descriptions that follow, students should select and register for courses. Note that students graduating under the Recommended High School Program will need to schedule additional courses not required for the Minimum High School Program. Counselors at each high school will furnish all other information necessary for students to complete registration.

Courses

Recommended High School

Program

MinimumHigh School

Program

Notes

English 4 4 Business English may be taken in the place of English IV for the Minimum High School Program.

PACE (Personal, Academic, and Career Exploration)

or

1/2

or

1/2

or

One-half credit is required in grade 9.

PACE Plus

1

1 One credit is required for all 9th-grade students who did not pass

all 8th-grade core academic classes (language arts, reading, math, science, and social studies) and who have not met the state standards on any 8th-grade reading, math, science, and social studies state assessments.

Beginning ESL students, intermediate ESL students, and special education students in need of support are also required to take this year-long class.

Mathematics

4 Algebra I, Geometry,

Algebra II, and an additional math course

3 must include

Algebra I, Geometry

Math Models with Applications may satisfy the requirement for the additional math credit only if taken prior to Algebra II.

AP Computer Science may satisfy the requirement for the additional math credit only if taken after successful completion of Algebra II.

Four mathematics courses will be included in a students GPA calculation. If a student took Algebra I in 8th grade and takes four math courses in grades 9-12, the four math courses taken in high school will be included in the students GPA. But, if a student took Algebra I in 8th grade and takes only three math courses in grades 9-12, the Algebra I course will be included in the students GPA calculation. Algebra I taken at any time will carry L-level grade points.

Science 4 Biology,

Chemistry, Physics, and an

additional science course

2 Integrated

Physics and Chemistry,

Biology or 3

Biology, Chemistry, and

Physics

Integrated Physics and Chemistry may satisfy the requirement for the additional science credit if taken prior to Chemistry and Physics.

All students entering high school in fall 2010 or beyond will take Biology in ninth grade.

U.S. History 1 1

World History 1 1

World Geography 1

Government 1/2 1/2

Economics 1/2 1/2



Courses

Recommended High School

Program

MinimumHigh School

Program

Notes

Health or Principles of Health Science

1/2 or 1

1/2 or 1

Health may be taken in any grade or taken through correspondence, summer school, or through credit-by-exam.

Physical Education

1 1 Students may earn a maximum of four (4) credits in P.E. toward graduationincluding athletics. Students enrolled in the regular physical education program must take Foundations of Personal Fitness.

Students may meet the PE requirement through after schoolparticipation in the fall semester of marching band and cheerleading, and both semesters of drill team and JROTC. Students may also meet the physical education requirement if they participate in a district-approved Olympic caliber, off-campus training program.

Physical education credit may be earned through approved correspondence courses.

Languages other than English (Foreign Language)

2 Students may take any two levels of the same foreign language to meet the requirements for the Recommended High School Program. Foreign language credits earned in middle school will count toward this requirement.

Speech 1/2 1/2 These courses meet the requirement: Professional Communications (1/2), Communication Applications (1/2), Debate I (1), or Oral Interpretation I (1).

Fine Arts 1 1 Approved fine arts courses include art, music, dance, and theatre courses.

Academic Elective: World Geography or Science Elective

1

Electives 4 1/2 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 Must be state-approved courses. Total State Credits

Required 26 22

Distinguished Achievement Program

Students desiring to earn the Distinguished Achievement Program transcript must complete the requirements for the Recommended High School Program plus one additional credit in languages other than English (foreign language) and any combination of four advanced measures selected from the following options:

A score of three or above on The College Board Advanced Placement Examination. A grade of 3.0 or higher on courses that count for college credit, including tech-prep programs and dual credit

courses. Original research/project conducted under the direction of mentor(s) reported to an appropriate audience and judged

by a panel of professionals in the field that is the focus of the project. Original research may not be used for more than two measures.

A score on the PSAT that qualifies a student for recognition in one of these ways: (1) Commended Scholar or higher by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, (2) National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Black Students, or (3) National Hispanic Scholar Program. Note: The PSAT score may only count as one advanced measure, regardless of the number of honors received by the student.

Note: Math Models with Applications and AP Computer Science may not serve as math credits on the Distinguished

Achievement Program (DAP). Additionally, Integrated Physics and Chemistry may not serve as a science credit on the DAP.



Testing Requirements for High School Graduation Beginning with the Class of 2015 (ninth graders entering high school in fall 2011 and beyond), state law requires that students pass five STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) assessments in English, math, science, and social studies, along with meeting their course requirements, to receive a diploma from a Texas public high school. Courses with an EOC assessment are listed in the chart below.

English Mathematics Science Social Studies

English I

English II

Algebra I Biology U.S. History

The STAAR testing program requires that students take the five EOC assessments during the school year in which they are enrolled in the courses. Students who are taking any of these five high school courses in middle school will also take the required EOC assessment. Students may not retake an EOC assessment that they have passed. EOC assessment scores are not included in students course grades.

Graduation Requirements for Students in Special Education

Graduation requirements for students in special education are determined by the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) committee. Tenth, eleventh and twelfth-grade students who receive special education services, entered ninth grade in the fall of 2004 and thereafter, and complete the same credit, assessments, and curriculum requirements (i.e., no content modifications) as students in general education may graduate under the Minimum, Recommended, the Distinguished Achievement Programs. On the other hand, students who receive special education services with modifications in state assessments and/or curriculum (i.e., are enrolled in ICS-M, resource, adaptive behavior, and/or life skills) will qualify to graduate under the Minimum High School Program only.



State Programs Supporting Texas Students The State of Texas has developed several programs to encourage students to pursue a strong academic high school program which will adequately prepare them for further study and to face challenges in the twenty-first century work place. These programs focus on admissions, grants, tuition exemptions, and financial aid, which will enable well-prepared, eligible students to attend public and non-profit institutions of higher learning in the State of Texas. Some programs specify that students must graduate under the Recommended High School Program.

Top Ten Percent Admissions Applicants from accredited Texas schools who graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class shall be admitted to a general academic institution if the students meet the following conditions: apply no later than two years after graduating from high school; submit a completed application prior to filing deadlines set by the college; graduate under the Recommended High School Program; and provide additional documents requested by the college, including essays, letters of recommendations, admissions

tests, and high school transcript. Note: Colleges may limit the number of first time freshmen eligible for admission due to enrollment caps (i.e., University of Texas). In some instances, students may be admitted to the university but not to the college of choice within the university. Colleges may admit students on a first-come-first-admitted basis or may use a lottery system. Toward Excellence, Access, and Success (TEXAS) Grant Program The Texas Grant Program establishes grants to cover tuition and fees to Texas public and independent colleges and universities including community colleges and technical schools for students with financial need who successfully complete the Recommended or Distinguished Achievement High School Graduation Programs. To be eligible, students must not have been convicted of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance. Students who continue in college and who meet program academic standards can receive awards up to 150 semester credit hours or six years, whichever occurs first. In the first year of college, the academic standards are set by the institution. In subsequent years, the requirements are completion of at least 75 percent of the hours taken in the prior semester, plus an overall grade point average in college of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Awards will be made through the financial aid office of the college/university. Persons interested in the program should contact the college/university financial aid office to find out about deadlines and procedures. Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG) The purpose of the program is to provide a grant of money to enable well-prepared eligible students to attend public community colleges, technical colleges, or public state colleges in Texas. Students must be a Texas resident, have a financial need, enroll in the first thirty hours in college, must register with the Selective Services or be exempt, and have not been convicted of a felony or a crime involving a controlled substance. Other Texas Financial Aid Programs Other scholarships, grants, and financial aid, including tuition exemption, loans, and work-study are available including a tuition rebate program from Texas public universities, the Texas B-On-Time student loan program, a student loan with cancellation program for teachers (Teach for Texas), and the Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG). Students should begin preparing for these opportunities early in their high school years. Students should develop a portfolio which shows evidence of high achievement in a strong academic program as well as contributions to the school and community by participating in extracurricular activities and community organizations and projects. (Reminder: Some financial aid programs require students to graduate under the Recommended High School Program.) General Information Texas Financial Aid Information Center Exemption Information Toll free: 1.877.782.7322 or 1.888.311.8881 1.800.242.3062, ext. 6387 (unmanned) Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Tract sheet and links to other sources Web Address: www.thecb.state.tx.us Web Address: www.collegefortexans.com Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation Web Address: www.AdventuresInEducation.org



Course Offerings The table on pages 15-27 lists all the high school course offerings with grade placement, credit, prerequisites, and some basic information on each course. This information serves as a brief overview of student requirements for high school graduation. Complete course descriptions will be found on pages 29-105. Course offerings are subject to change each year. The following abbreviations appear in the table to indicate the type of course:

I Independent Course - May receive credit for each semester passed. Students may enter or exit these courses at the end of the first semester. Students who are enrolled the entire year, pass the second semester and have a passing average for the year, earn one credit.

IS Independent Sequential Course - May receive credit for each semester passed. Students may exit at the end of the first semester, but may not enter at mid-term. Students who are enrolled the entire year, pass the second semester, and have a passing average for the year earn one credit.

R Courses are required during the year indicated on the chart. E Students may elect to take the course during the year shown and must meet prerequisites.

Course 9 10 11 12 Credit Type Information/Prerequisites PageLanguage Arts English 28 English I-IV R R R R 1 4 IS Taken in sequence

English for Speakers of Other Languages E E 1 2 IS May count only two credits for English requirements

Business English E 1 IS For students on MHSP only; Touch Systems Data Entry

PACE (Personal, Academic, and Career Exploration) OR PACE Plus

R

R

1/2

1

I

IS

Required for all 9th graders Placement determined by district criteria

* SAT/ACT Preparatory Strategies E E 1/2 I

* Bridge to College Success E E 1/2 I

Creative and Imaginative Writing E E E 1 IS

*These courses are available to on-level or above-level eleventh- or twelfth-grade students only. For ninth graders entering high school in 2013 (Class of 2017) and beyond, these courses will only be offered for local credit.

Reading 30

Reading I-III E E E E 1/2 - 3 I Counselor approval; recommended for students reading below grade level

Journalism 31 Journalism I E E E E 1 IS

Photojournalism E E E E 1/2 I

Advanced Journalism I, II, III K E E E 3 IS Taken in sequence

For ninth graders entering high school in 2014 (Class of 2018), Advanced Journalism II and III will no longer be offered for K-level credit.

Speech and Debate 31

Professional Communications E E E E 1/2 I Required credit for graduation for students entering high school prior to fall 2014



Course 9 10 11 12 Credit Type Information/Prerequisites Page** Oral Interpretation I E E E E 1 IS Middle school or high school speech; tournaments required

Oral Interpretation II-III E E E 2 I Oral Interpretation I; taken in sequence; tournaments required

** Debate I E E E E 1 IS Tournaments required

Debate II and III K E E E 2 IS Debate I; tournaments required; taken in sequence;

Independent Study/Speech or Debate IV K E 1 IS Oral Interpretation I-III or Debate I-III K; tournaments required

** Meets speech credit requirement if student completes full year of course (see course descriptions) For ninth graders entering high school in 2014 (Class of 2018), Debate III and IV will no longer be offered for K-level credit.

Social Studies 32

World Geography Studies E E E E 1 IS Required for RHSP or meets academic elective requirement for MHSP

Human Geography AP E E E E 1 IS May substitute for World Geography

World History Studies R 1 IS

World History Studies AP E 1 IS K-level only; may substitute for World History

United States History R 1 IS

United States History AP E 1 IS K-level only; may substitute for required U.S. History

United States Government R 1/2 I U.S. History and World History

United States Government AP E 1/2 I K-level only; may substitute for required U.S. Government

European History AP E E 1 IS U.S. History or concurrent enrollment

Economics / Free-Enterprise R 1/2 I U.S. History and World History

Macro Economics AP E 1/2 I K-level only; may substitute for required Economics

Micro Economics AP E 1/2 I

Sociology E E 1/2 I

Psychology E E 1/2 I

Psychology AP E E 1/2 I K-level only

Comparative Government AP E 1/2 I May not substitute for Government

Social Studies Research E E 1/2 1 I

Special Topics in Social Studies:

World Area Studies E E 1/2 1 I K-level or HORIZONS only

Street Law E E 1/2 - 1 I

Mathematics 35 Algebra I R 1 IS

Geometry E R 1 IS Algebra I

Algebra II E E E 1 IS Geometry with an A, B, C yearly average

Precalculus E E 1 IS Algebra II



Course 9 10 11 12 Credit Type Information/Prerequisites Page Calculus AP E E 1 IS Precalculus

Statistics AP E E 1 IS Algebra II

Mathematical Models with Applications E E 1 IS Geometry with a D yearly average

Independent Study in Mathematics Advanced Algebra E E 1 IS Algebra II; L-level only

Independent Study in Math College Algebra K E E 1 IS Algebra II; K-level only

Advanced Quantitative Reasoning K E E 1 IS Algebra II; K-level only

Computer Science AP E E 1 IS Algebra II

HORIZONS 36

* SAT/ACT Preparatory Strategies HORIZONS E E 1/2 I Identified as Gifted; PACE

English I HORIZONS E 1 IS Identified as Gifted

English II HORIZONS E 1 IS Identified as Gifted

English III AP / HORIZONS E 1 IS Identified as Gifted

English IV AP / HORIZONS E 1 IS Identified as Gifted

World Geography HORIZONS E E E E 1 IS Identified as Gifted

World Area Studies HORIZONS E E 1/2 - 1 I Identified as Gifted

World History Studies HORIZONS E 1 IS Identified as Gifted/see history req.

World History Studies AP / HORIZONS E 1 IS Identified as Gifted/see history req.

U.S. History AP / HORIZONS E 1 IS Identified as Gifted/see history req.

U.S. Government AP / HORIZONS E 1/2 I Identified as Gifted/see history req.

European History AP / HORIZONS E E 1 IS Identified as Gifted/see history req.

Macro Economics AP / HORIZONS E 1/2 I Identified as Gifted/see history req.

Micro Economics AP / HORIZONS E 1/2 I Identified as Gifted/see history req.

Psychology AP / HORIZONS E E 1/2 I Identified as Gifted/see history req.

Human Geography AP / HORIZONS E E E E 1 IS Identified as Gifted/see history req.

Comparative Government AP / HORIZONS E 1/2 I Identified as Gifted/see history req.

Geometry K / HORIZONS E E 1 IS Identified as Gifted/see math req.

Algebra II K / HORIZONS E E 1 IS Identified as Gifted/see math req.

Precalculus K / HORIZONS E E 1 IS Identified as Gifted/see math req.

Calculus AP / HORIZONS E E 1 IS Identified as Gifted/see math req.

Statistics AP / HORIZONS E E 1 IS Identified as Gifted/see math req.

Biology K / HORIZONS E E 1 IS Identified as Gifted/see science req.

Chemistry K / HORIZONS E E E 1 IS Identified as Gifted/see science req.

Physics K / HORIZONS E E 1 IS Identified as Gifted/see science req.



Course 9 10 11 12 Credit Type Information/Prerequisites Page Biology AP / HORIZONS E E 1 IS Identified as Gifted/see science req.

Chemistry AP / HORIZONS E E 1 IS Identified as Gifted/see science req.

Physics B AP / HORIZONS E 1 IS Identified as Gifted/see science req.

Physics C AP / HORIZONS E 1 IS Identified as Gifted/see science req.

Environmental Science AP / HORIZONS E E 1 IS Identified as Gifted/see science req.

*For ninth graders entering high school in 2013 (Class of 2017) and beyond, this course will only be offered for local credit.

Science 37 Integrated Physics and Chemistry E 1 IS

Biology R 1 IS

Chemistry E E 1 IS Biology and Algebra I

Physics E E E 1 IS Biology

Biology AP E E 1 IS Biology and Chemistry

Chemistry AP E E 1 IS Chemistry and Algebra II

Anatomy and Physiology E E 1 IS Biology and Chemistry

Environmental Science AP E E 1 IS Biology and Chemistry

AP Physics I E 1 IS Physics and Algebra II

AP Physics C E 1 IS Physics and concurrent enrollment in Calculus required

Astronomy E E 1 IS Completed 3 required science courses or concurrent with 3rd

Aquatic Science E E 1 IS Biology

Environmental Systems E E 1 IS Completed 3 required science courses or concurrent with 3rd

Earth and Space Science E E 1 IS Completed 3 required science courses or concurrent with 3rd

Forensic Science E E 1 IS Biology and Chemistry

Advanced Animal Science

E 1 IS

Biology and Chemistry; Completed 3 required science courses or concurrent with 3rd

Engineering Design and Problem Solving K

E 1 IS Algebra II, Chemistry, and Physics; K- level only



Course 9 10 11 12 Credit Type Information/Prerequisites Page

Languages Other Than English 39 Modern Languages:

French, German, Spanish

Any two levels of the same foreign language meet the RHSP requirements.

Level I E E E E 1 IS

Level II E E E E 1 IS

Level III L E E E E 1 IS

Level III K E E E E 1 IS

Levels IV AP, V K or AP, and VI K E E E E 1 - 3 IS

Spanish for Native Speakers II / III K E E E E 2 IS Placement assessment

Spanish for Native Speakers IV AP E E E E 1 IS

Classical Language: Latin

Any two levels of the same foreign language meet the RHSP requirements.

Latin I E E E E 1 IS

Latin II E E E E 1 IS

Latin III K and IV AP E E E E 1 - 2 IS

Physical Education / Health 40 Foundations of Personal Fitness E E E E 1/2 - 1 I Required physical education course

Team Sports E E E E 1/2 - 1 I

Individual Sports E E E E 1/2 - 1 I

Outdoor Education E E E E 1/2 - 1 I Foundations of Personal Fitness

Aerobic Dance E E E E 1/2 - 1 I May serve as prerequisite for Dance II

Athletics I - IV E E E E 1/2 - 4 I

Health E E E E 1/2 I Required credit for graduation

Principles of Health Science E E E 1 IS Satisfies Health credit required for graduation

Local Credit Courses*

** Office Assistant E 1/2 - 1 I Counselor approval

** Teacher Assistant E 1/2 - 1 I Counselor approval

** Cheerleading E E E 1/2 - 1 I Counselor approval

**Local credits do not count toward required credits for graduation.




Fine Arts

Visual Arts 41 *** Art I DP Drawing and Painting E E E E 1 IS First in sequence

*** Art I S Sculpture/Ceramics E E E E 1 IS First in sequence

*** Art I P Photography E E E E 1 IS First in sequence

*** Art I DM Digital Art and Media E E E E 1 IS First in sequence

Art II - Drawing/Painting E E E E 1 IS Art I DP, Art I S, Art I P, or Art I DM (1 credit)

Art II - Sculpture/Ceramics E E E E 1 IS Art I DP, Art I S, Art I P, or Art I DM (1 credit)

Art II - Photography E E E E 1 IS Art I DP, Art I S, Art I P, or Art I DM (1 credit)

Art II - Digital Art and Media E E E E 1 IS Art I DP, Art I S, Art I P, or Art I DM (1 credit)

Art III - Drawing/Painting E E E 1 IS Art II - Drawing/Painting

Art III - Sculpture/Ceramics E E E 1 IS Art II - Sculpture/Ceramics

Art III - Photography E E E 1 IS Art II Photography

Art III - Digital Art and Media E E E 1 IS Art II - Digital Art and Media

Art IV - Studio 2D, 3D, Photography, or Digital Art and Media E E 1 IS Level III Art course in the same series

AP Art - Drawing E E 1 IS Any Level II Art course

AP Art 2D E E 1 IS Any Level II Art course

AP Art 3D E E 1 IS Any Level II Art course

AP Art Photography E E 1 IS Any Level II Art course

AP Art Digital Art and Media E E 1 IS Any Level II Art course

AP Art Art History E E 1 IS

***Only one state credit may be earned at the Art I level.

Theatre Arts 44 Theatre Arts I-IV (Drama) E E E E 1 - 4 IS Teacher approval for levels II, III, IV

Theatre Production I-IV E E E E 1 - 4 IS Teacher approval for all levels

Technical Theatre I-IV E E E E 1 - 4 IS Teacher approval for levels II, III, IV

Music 45 Band I E E E E 1/2 - 1 I or IS

I if pared with PACE; IS for all other students

Choral I E E E E 1/2 - 1 I or IS I if pared with PACE; IS for all other students

Orchestra I E E E E 1/2 - 1 I or IS I if pared with PACE; IS for all other students

Band II-IV E E E 1 - 3 IS

Choir II-IV E E E 1 - 3 IS

Orchestra II-IV E E E 1 - 3 IS

Vocal Ensemble I-IV E E E E 1 - 4 IS Varsity Mixed Choir; audition; director approval




Music Theory AP E E 1 IS Prerequisite criteria met;

concurrently enrolled in band, choir, or orchestra

Dance 46 Dance I-IV E E E E 1 - 4 IS One years participation in Drill team can substitute for 1 PE credit.

Career and Technical Education and Technology Applications

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 48

Principles of Ag, Food, and Natural Resources E E 1 IS Required of all 9th/10th graders wanting to take an Ag course

Livestock Production E E E 1/2 I Required prerequisite (or concurrent) for 10th graders: Principles of Ag

Small Animal Management E E E 1/2 I Required prerequisite (or concurrent) for 10th graders: Principles of Ag

Equine Science E E E 1/2 I Required prerequisite (or concurrent) for 10th graders: Principles of Ag

Veterinary Medical Applications E E 1 IS Required prerequisites: Principles of Ag and either Livestock Prod, Small Animal Mgmt, or Equine Science

Advanced Animal Science E 1 IS Required prerequisite: senior and at least one credit in Ag cluster

Agribusiness Mgmt and Mktg E E E 1/2 I Required prerequisite (or concurrent) for 10th graders: Principles of Ag

Food Technology and Safety E E E 1/2 I Required prerequisite (or concurrent) for 10th graders: Principles of Ag

Wildlife, Fisheries and Ecology Mgmt E E E 1/2 I Required prerequisite (or concurrent) for 10th graders: Principles of Ag

Principles and Elements of Floral Design E E E 1 IS Required prerequisite (or concurrent) for 10th graders: Principles of Ag

Landscape Design and Turf Grass Management E E E 1/2 I Required prerequisite (or concurrent) for 10th graders: Principles of Ag

Horticulture Science E E E 1/2 I Required prerequisite (or concurrent) for 10th graders: Principles of Ag

Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies E E E 1 IS Required prerequisite (or concurrent) for 10th graders: Principles of Ag

Agricultural Facilities Design and Fabrication E E 1 IS Required prerequisite: Ag Mech and Metal Tech

Practicum in Ag, Food, and Natural Resources (Career Prep) E E 2 IS Required prerequisite: at least one credit in Ag cluster

Problems and Solutions in Ag E E 1 IS Required prerequisite: at least one credit in Ag cluster

Architecture and Construction 49

Principles of Architecture and Construction E E 1 IS

Construction Technology E E E E 1 IS Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Arch and Construction

Interior Design E E E 1 IS Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Arch and Construction

Architectural Design E E E 1 IS Recommended prerequisite: Geometry and Principles of Architecture and Construction



Course 9 10 11 12 Credit Type Information/Prerequisites Page Advanced Architectural Design E E 2 IS Required prerequisite: Architectural Design

Practicum in Architectural Design (work-based) E 2 IS Required prerequisite: Architectural Design

Construction Management E E E 1 IS Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Architecture and Construction

Advanced Construction Management E E 2 IS Required prerequisite: Construction Management

Mill and Cabinetmaking Technology E E E 2 IS Required prerequisite: Principles of Architecture and Construction or Principles of Manufacturing or Concepts of Engineering

Practicum in Construction Management (work-based) E 2 IS Required prerequisite: Construction Management

Problems and Solutions in Drafting E E 1 IS Required prerequisite: at least one credit in Architecture and Construction or STEM cluster

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications 54

Professional Communications E E E E 1/2 I Satisfies speech credit required for graduation for students entering high school prior to Fall 2014

Animation E E E 1 IS

Advanced Animation E E 2 IS Required prerequisite: Animation

Problems and Solutions in Multimedia E 1 IS Required prerequisite: Advanced Animation or Web Tech II

Fashion Design E E E 1 IS

Advanced Fashion Design E E E 2 IS Required prerequisite: Fashion Design

Practicum in Marketing Dynamics I E E 3 IS Required prerequisite: at least one course in Marketing cluster

Audio/Video Production E E E E 1 IS

Audio/Video Production II E E E 1 IS Required prerequisite: Audio/Video Production

Audio/Video Production III E E 1 IS Required prerequisite: Audio/Video Production II

Advanced Audio/Video Production E 2 IS Required prerequisite: Audio/Video Production III

See Visual and Performing Arts sections for additional options in this cluster.

Business Management and Administration 57

Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance E E 1 IS

Touch System Data Entry E E E E 1/2 I

Business Information Management I E E E E 1 IS Recommended prerequisite: Touch System Data Entry

Business Information Management II MOS E E E 1 IS Recommended prerequisite: Business Information Management I

Business English E 1 IS Recommended prerequisite: Touch System Data Entry

Global Business E E E 1/2 I Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Bus/Marketing/Finance

Virtual Business E E E 1/2 I Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Bus/Marketing/Finance



Course 9 10 11 12 Credit Type Information/Prerequisites Page Human Resources Management E E 1/2 I Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Bus/Marketing/Finance

Business Management E E 1 IS Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Bus/Marketing/Finance

Practicum in Business Management I (work-based) E E 3 IS Required prerequisite: at least one credit in Business/Marketing/Finance cluster

Practicum in Business Management II (work-based) E 3 IS Required prerequisite: Practicum in Business Management I

Education and Training 60

Principles of Education and Training E E E 1/2 I

Instructional Practices in Education and Training RST! I E E 2 IS

Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Education and Training or Child Dev

Practicum in Education and Training RST! II E 2 IS

Required prerequisite: Instructional Practices in Educ and Training

Finance 62 Principles of Business, Marketing,

and Finance E E 1 IS

Money Matters K E E E 1 IS

Banking and Financial Services E E E 1/2 I Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Bus/Marketing/Finance

Securities and Investments E E E 1/2 I Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Bus/Marketing/Finance

Accounting I E E E 1 IS

Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Bus/Marketing/Finance Required prerequisite: Geometry

Accounting II E E 1 IS Required prerequisite: Accounting I

Financial Analysis E E 1 IS Recommended prerequisite: Accounting I

Statistics and Risk Management E E 1 IS

Recommended prerequisite: Accounting I Required prerequisite: Algebra II

Government and Public Administration 64

See Social Studies section for options in this cluster.

Health Science 65 Medical Terminology E E 1/2 I

Principles of Health Science E E E 1 IS

Health Science E E 2 IS Required prerequisite: Principles of Health Science and Biology

Anatomy and Physiology E E 1 IS Required prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry

Forensic Science E E 1 IS Required prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry



Course 9 10 11 12 Credit Type Information/Prerequisites Page Practicum in Health Science

(certification or work-based) E 2 IS Required prerequisite: Principles of Health Science

Biology AP E E 1 IS Required prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry

Physics B AP E 1 IS Required prerequisite: Physics and Algebra II

Chemistry AP E E 1 IS Required prerequisite: Chemistry and Algebra II

See Science section for more course options in this cluster.

Hospitality and Tourism 67

Restaurant Management E E E 1/2 I Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Hospitality

Culinary Arts E E E 2 IS Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Hospitality and Tourism or Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness

Practicum in Culinary Arts E 2 IS Required prerequisite: Culinary Arts

Human Services 69

Interpersonal Studies E E E 1/2 I Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Human Services

Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness E E E 1/2 I Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Human Services

Child Development E E E 1/2 I Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Human Services

Child Guidance ECP I E E 2 IS Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Human Services

Practicum in Human Services ECP II E 2 IS

Required prerequisite: Child Guidance

Counseling and Mental Health E E E 1 IS Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Human Services

Introduction to Cosmetology E E E E 1/2 I

Cosmetology I E E E 3 IS Recommended prerequisite: Intro to Cosmetology

Cosmetology II E E 3 IS Required prerequisite: Cosmetology I

Information Technology 72 Computer Programming K E E E E 1 IS Required prerequisite: Algebra I

Computer Science AP E E E 1 IS

Required prerequisite: Computer Programming recommended or Geom K

Advanced Computer Science K E E 1 IS Required prerequisite: Computer Science AP

Computer Science Problems and Solutions K E E 1 IS Required prerequisite: Computer Programming K

Digital and Interactive Media E E E 1 IS

Web Technologies I E E E E 1 IS



Course 9 10 11 12 Credit Type Information/Prerequisites Page Web Technologies II E E E 1 IS Required prerequisite: Web Technologies I

Problems and Solutions in Multimedia E 1 IS

Required Prerequisite: Advanced Animation or Web Tech II

Telecommunications and Networking Essentials/A+ E E E 1 IS

Internetworking Technologies I K CCENT E E 1 IS

Recommended prerequisite: any technology course

Internetworking Technologies II K CCNA E 2 IS

Recommended prerequisite: Telecommunications and Networking or Internetworking Tech I or Computer Programming

For ninth graders entering high school in 2014 (Class of 2018), Advanced Computer Science and Computer Science Problems and Solutions will no longer be offered for K-level credit.

Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security 75 Forensic Science E E 1 IS Required prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry

See AFJROTC section for more course options in this cluster. See Social Studies section for other options in this cluster.

Manufacturing 77 Principles of Manufacturing E E E 1 I

Welding E E E 2 IS

Required prerequisite: Principles of Manufacturing or Ag Mech and Metal Tech

Advanced Welding E E E 2 IS Required prerequisite: Welding

Precision Metal Manufacturing

E E E E 1 IS Required prerequisite: Principles of Manufacturing

Flexible Manufacturing E E E E 1 IS

Required prerequisite: Principles of Manufacturing

Advanced Flexible Manufacturing E E E 2 IS Required prerequisite: Flexible Manufacturing

Practicum in Manufacturing E E 2 IS

Required prerequisite: Welding or Prec Metal Manuf or Flexible Manuf

Problems and Solutions in Tech Ed E E 1 IS

Required prerequisite: at least one credit in Architecture and Construction, Manufacturing, or STEM cluster

Marketing 80 Principles of Business, Marketing,

and Finance E E 1 IS

Advertising and Sales Promotion E E E 1/2 I Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Bus/Mktg/Finance

Retailing and E-tailing E E E 1/2 I Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Bus/Mktg/Finance

Sports and Entertainment Marketing E E E 1 IS Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Bus/Mktg/Finance

Practicum in Marketing Dynamics I E E 3 IS

Required prerequisite: at least one course in Marketing cluster or related area



Course 9 10 11 12 Credit Type Information/Prerequisites Page Practicum in Marketing Dynamics II E 3 IS Required prerequisite: Practicum in Marketing Dynamics I

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) 82 Concepts of Engineering and

Technology E E 1 IS

Engineering Design and Presentation E E E E 1 IS

Advanced Engineering Design and Presentation E E E 2 IS

Required prerequisite: Engineering Design and Presentation

Electronics E E E E 1 IS

Robotics and Automation E E E E 1 IS

Practicum in STEM E E 2 IS Required prerequisite: Engineering Design or Electronics

Problems and Solutions in Tech Ed E E 1 IS

Required prerequisite: Architecture and Construction, Manufacturing, or STEM cluster

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics 85 Principles of Transportation,

Distribution, and Logistics E E E E 1/2 I

Automotive Technology E E E 2 IS

Advanced Automotive Technology E E 2 IS Required prerequisite: Automotive Technology

Practicum in Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics E 3 IS

Required prerequisite: Automotive Technology

Career and Technical Courses for Students in Special Education 86 CTED Business Information

Management I E E E E 2 IS IEP committee recommendation

CTED Digital and Interactive Media E E E 2 IS IEP committee recommendation and CTED BIM I

CTED Horticulture E E E E 2 IS IEP committee recommendation

CTED Plant and Soil Science E E E 2 IS IEP committee recommendation and CTED Horticulture

CTED Lifetime Nutritional Wellness E E E 2 IS IEP committee recommendation

CTED Career Preparation E E E 2 IS IEP committee recommendation



Course 9 10 11 12 Credit Type Information/Prerequisites Page Vocational Training Courses for Students in Special Education 88 Business Media Production

Systems E E E 2 - 4 IS IEP committee recommendation

Commercial Food E E E E 2 IS IEP committee recommendation

Vocational Adjustment Class (VAC) E E 1 - 10 IS IEP committee recommendation

Occupational Training E E 1 - 2 IS IEP committee recommendation

Leadership 88 Teen Leadership E E E E 1/2 - 1 I

Student Leadership E E 1/2 - 1 I For student leaders only

PAL I-II E E 1 2 IS Application and interview with teacher

AFJROTC E E E E 1 - 4 IS



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English English I 1 credit This course concentrates on the fundamental language skills of reading, writing, conventions of written and oral language, research, and listening/speaking in an effort to build a foundation for student success in advanced high school English classes. Students practice both reading and writing as a process and perform an array of reading strategies as they work to become proficient in understanding and responding appropriately to a variety of texts. Students refine their reading comprehension skills through the study of fiction, literary nonfiction, poetry, drama, and informational text throughout the year. Students write for varied audiences and purposes and work to develop ideas, voice, word choice, fluency, and organization in their writing while applying conventions of the English language. Throughout the year, students develop skills to enhance media literacy.

English I SOL (for Speakers of Other Languages) 1 credit

This course focuses on the fundamental English language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening in an effort to build a foundation for student success in advanced high school English classes. Students practice both reading and writing as a process. Students perform an array of reading strategies as they work to become proficient in understanding and responding appropriately to a variety of texts. Students write for varied audiences and purposes and work to develop ideas, voice, word choice, fluency, and organization in their writing while applying conventions of the English language. Instruction in such skills is accommodated to meet the varying needs of students who are at different stages of English language acquisition. The strategies and methodologies of English as a Second Language are utilized throughout this program that parallels with English I.

English II 1 credit This course emphasizes continuing development of oral language and composition skills. Included within the study are the identification of literary themes and forms, use of effective reading strategies, and development of speaking/listening skills. Students write for varied audiences and purposes and work to apply effective ideas, voice, word choice, fluency, organization, and conventions in their writing. Reading selections for this level include poetry, drama, fiction, literary nonfiction,

and informational texts.

English II SOL (for Speakers of Other Languages) 1 credit This course emphasizes continuing development of the fundamental English language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening in an effort to continue to build the foundation for student success in advanced high school English classes. Included within the study are the identification of literary themes and forms, use of effective reading strategies, and development of speaking/listening skills. Students write for varied audiences and purposes and work to apply effective ideas, voice, word choice, fluency, organization, and conventions in their writing. Instruction in such skills is accommodated to meet the varying needs of students who are at different stages of English language acquisition. The strategies and methodologies of English as a Second Language are utilized throughout this program that parallels with English II.

English III 1 credit This course presents advanced work in composition and reading. Students practice both reading and writing as a process. The course provides an overview of American literature from the Colonial Period to the Contemporary Period, allowing students to examine samples of traditional, classic, and multi-ethnic selections that represent this countrys cultural diversity. Selections include poetry, drama, fiction, literary nonfiction, and informational texts. As students read, they are asked to focus on comprehension, analysis, and evaluation. As they write for varied audiences and purposes, students work to develop their ideas and apply effective voice, word choice, fluency, logical organization of material, and appropriate conventions of language. In addition to process pieces, students produce in-class, timed writings. The skills of listening/speaking and the enhancement of media literacy are addressed in the fabric of the course. English III SSL (for Speakers of Other Languages) 1 credit This course is designed for students previously enrolled in English I SOL and English II SOL and/or for speakers of other languages who need to develop proficiency in the use of English. The strategies and methodologies used to aid speakers of other languages in developing skills in English are utilized throughout this course. Thus, in considering the individual student's oral proficiency and other academic competency skills in English, this course is accommodated to enhance the critical processes and features of second language acquisition. Focus of the course is on an overview of American

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literature, including samples of traditional and multi-ethnic selections that represent this country's cultural diversity. Writing occurs in a variety of ways as appropriate, including the formal essay and creation of business forms. Correct English grammar and syntax are approached through direct instruction and/or through the writing process. Research is assigned as fits the students' needs and English skills. Practice in listening and speaking occurs throughout the course.

English III-Advanced Placement/HORIZONS 1 credit

English III H/AP engages students in becoming skilled readers of a variety of prose selections and skilled writers who compose for varied audiences and purposes. Students become adept at identifying and analyzing varied rhetorical features used in writing as these features contribute to purpose and meaning of a selection. The course provides an overview of American literature, including samples of traditional, classic, and multi-ethnic selections. Reading selections include fiction, poetry, drama, literary nonfiction, and informational texts. Fused with the study of literature is the refinement of composition skills, usage skills and research skills. Practice in listening/speaking and the enhancement of media literacy occur throughout the course. This course of study is equivalency to an introductory college English course and is available to the student interested in taking the Advanced Placement Examination in English Language and Composition.

English IV 1 credit (English IV Academic) This course continues an emphasis on fundamental reading strategies and composition techniques aligned with college learning outcomes. Selections include fiction, poetry, drama, literary nonfiction, and informational texts from selected British, World, and Contemporary literature. In conjunction with the study of literature is the refinement of composition skills, usage skills, and research skills. Emphasis is placed on students practice of reading and writing as a process. Opportunities to practice listening/speaking and an emphasis on media literacy are inherent in the course.

English IV SSL (for Speakers of Other Languages) 1 credit This course is designed to aid speakers of other languages in developing skills in English and to take these speakers of other languages through a program of English composition and a variety of readings from British and world literature. Strategies and methodologies for aiding these students in acquiring increasing competency in English are utilized throughout this course with modifications in the English IV program occurring to meet the language learning needs of the individual student. Students write in a variety of forms, work on appropriate research skills, and use multiple strategies during the reading process. Appropriate and correct English grammar is approached through direct instruction and/or through the writing process. Opportunities for

practice of listening and speaking are inherent in the course.

English IV-Advanced Placement/HORIZONS 1 credit

English IV H/AP engages students in close reading and written analysis of literature. Students become adept at identifying and analyzing varied literary techniques as these techniques contribute to the purpose and meaning of a selection. Selected writings from the literature of other countries, with an emphasis on British literature from various time periods, serve as the basis for reading and for writing literary analysis. Selections include fiction, poetry, drama, literary nonfiction, and informational texts. Fused with the study of these selections is the continued refinement of composition skills, usage skills, and research skills. Students have opportunities to practice listening/speaking, and media literary is emphasized. This course of study is equivalent to an introductory college English course and is available to the student interested in taking the Advanced Placement Examination in English Language and Composition and/or English Literature and Composition. Business English 1 credit The Business English course allows students to enhance their reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the business environment. Students edit their work for clarity, engaging language, and the correct use of the conventions and mechanics of written English to produce final, error-free drafts for business reproduction. Having quality written and verbal communication is key to success in business as there is often no second chance to make a first impression. Grades 12 Recommended prerequisite: Touch System Data Entry This course may satisfy the 4th English credit

required for graduation on the Minimum High School Plan.



PACE

PACE- Personal, Academic, and Career Explorations 1/2 credit This one semester course is designed to assist students in the transition from middle school to high school and build skills that will assist them in future transitions to career, college, adulthood, and independence. PACE will link relevant concepts so that students understand the "big picture" in preparing for life after high school while still in high school. Students will actively work to develop a personalized plan for life success based on their career aspirations. Coursework is focused around the skill areas of personal/social, academic, and career and life. Required in Grade 9 PACE Plus 1 credit This two-semester course is required of all 9th-grade students who did not pass all 8th-grade core academic classes (language arts, reading, math, science, and social studies) and who have not met the state standards on all 8th-grade reading, math, science, and social studies STAAR tests. Beginning ESL students, intermediate ESL students, and special education students in need of support are also required to take this year-long class. The course must be taken in grade nine to fulfill Cypress-Fairbanks graduation requirements. PACE Plus is designed to assist students in the transition from middle school to high school and build skills that will assist them in future transitions to career, college, adulthood, and independence. This course will link relevant concepts so that students understand the "big picture" in preparing for life after high school while in high school. Students will actively work to develop a personalized plan for life success based on their career aspirations. Coursework is focused around the skill areas of personal/social, academic, and career and life. PACE Plus will provide students with additional academic support in all core areas.

SAT/ACT Preparatory Strategies 1/2 credit This one-semester elective course is open to eleventh- grade students and fall semester twelfth-grade students who are college-ready and enrolled primarily in above-grade courses. The course is designed to provide students with strategies to meet the academic requirements and demands of post-high school studies and to prepare students to successfully take college entrance exams. Units of study include preparation for college entrance exams (SAT and ACT), vocabulary expansion, objective t

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